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Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs Set 1

AP CA 2023

1Q) In a first, the Niramaya Health Insurence scheme was recently launched in which of the following district of Andhra Pradesh?


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⇨ In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, Visakhapatnam district has launched Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme to provide free medical services for persons suffering from autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities.

⇨ The Central Government was operating the health insurance scheme through the National Trust, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

⇨ About Niramaya Health Insurence scheme :

⇨ The objective of the ‘Niramaya’ scheme is to provide affordable Health Insurance to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities.

⇨ The beneficiaries could claim up to ₹1 lakh a year as reimbursement for medical expenditure incurred on treatment during the year.

⇨ All PwDs who have at least one of the disabilities under the National Trust Act, 1999 with a valid disability certificate are eligible to apply for the scheme.


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2Q) The Union government has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan that would be used for the development of internal infrastructure in the industrial clusters of Andhra Pradesh. In this context which of the following are the industrial clusters of Andhra Pradesh?

(1) Rambilli industrial cluster

(2) Nakkapalli industrial cluster

(3) Naidupeta industrial cluster

(4) Krishnapalem industrial cluster


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⇨ Three industrial clusters in Andhra Pradesh :

⇨ Rambilli and Nakkapalli industrial clusters in Visakhapatnam node.

⇨ Naidupeta industrial cluster in Srikalahasthi-Chittoor node.


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3Q) Which district in the state of Andhra Pradesh ranked first in the recently released Social Progress Index (SPI)?


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⇨ In the Social Progress Index (SPI) released in December 2022, Andhra Pradesh ranked 23rd among all 36 states and Union Territories.

⇨ The index assessed the states and UTs based on three critical dimensions of social progress - basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity.

⇨ Kadapa topped among all the aspirational districts of Andhra Pradesh on the Social Progress Index (SPI).

⇨ The three aspirational districts of Andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Kadapa beat the national averages in terms of "human needs and opportunity".

⇨ When it comes to individual SPI scores, Kadapa (62.2) and Chittoor (61) fell into the category of districts having "high social progress". Six districts - Srikakulam (56.8), Visakhapatnam (59.5), East Godavari (58.9), West Godavari (58.9), West Godavari (57.4), Krishna (59), and Nellore (57.6) - belonged to the "upper middle social progress" category.


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4Q) Which of the only district in Andhra Pradesh don't have a forest area?


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⇨ Alluri Sitaramraju district has the highest forest area in the state while West Godavari district does not have a single acre of forest area.

⇨ This came to light after a recent exercise to finalize forest boundaries in the newly formed districts.


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5Q) The 47th National Labor Conference was held in which of the following cities in Andhra Pradesh?


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⇨ Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, organized a two-day National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers and Labour Secretaries of States/UTs at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on 25th-26th August 2022.

⇨ The first thematic session, viz, integrating the e-Shram portal for onboarding social security schemes run by Central Government & State Governments to universalize social protection to workers and to improve employment opportunities for all, was deliberated upon.

⇨ The second theme discussed was Swasthya se Samriddhi for improving medical care and services through ESI hospitals run by State Governments and integration with PMJAY.

⇨ The third thematic session was on framing rules under four Labour Codes and modalities for implementation along with the development of Portals for licensing, registration, returns, inspections, etc.

⇨ The last theme "Vision Shramev Jayate @ 2047" focused on a just and equitable future of work, social protection for gig & platform workers, gender equality at work, and better opportunities for women.


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6Q) Andhra Pradesh Government has recently launched the "Jaganannaku Chebudam" program, In this context what is the toll-free helpline number of the "Jaganannaku Chebudam" program?


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⇨ Andhra Pradesh state government has launched a toll-free helpline number 1902 as a part of the "Jaganannaku Chebudam" program.

⇨ The initiative aims at providing quality and prompt solutions to the grievances of people pertaining to welfare schemes and government services.


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7Q) Exercise AMPHEX 2023 was conducted in which of the following city of Andhra Pradesh?


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⇨ The biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from 17 to 22 January 23.

⇨ AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy.

⇨ AMPHEX 23 is the first time that the exercise was undertaken at Kakinada and was the largest ever AMPHEX conducted to date.


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8Q) Which of the following states has topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22 for the year 2021-22?

(1) Andhra Pradesh

(2) Karnataka

(3) Kerala

(4) Rajasthan


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⇨ Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Telangana, are front-runners in State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22.

⇨ The index developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, in association with Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE), assesses the annual progress of states and UTs in energy efficiency implementation, for FY 2020-21 and 2021-22.

⇨ SEEI 2021-22 has an updated framework of 50 indicators aligned with national priorities.

⇨ In SEEI 2021-22, 5 states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Telangana - are in the Front Runner category (>60 points) while 4 states - Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab - are in the Achiever category (50-60 points).

⇨ Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Chandigarh are the top-performing states in their respective state groups.

⇨ About the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) :

⇨ The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

⇨ The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.


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9Q) 13th-century Hindu temple ruins have been recently unearthed amidst a shrub jungle at the Pushpagiri Kshetram, It is located in which of the following district of Andhra Pradesh?


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⇨ 13th-century Hindu temple ruins have been recently unearthed amidst a shrub jungle northeast of the Durga temple, atop a hillock in the Pushpagiri Kshetram of Vallur Mandal in Kadapa district.

⇨ The architectural features of the ruins reveal a style that is contemporary to a temple at Vallur, built by the Kayastha rulers in the 13th Century AD.

⇨ About Kayasthas:

⇨ The Kayasthas, including the great Ambadeva, were subordinated to the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.

⇨ They ruled the region with Vallur as the capital.


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10Q) Which of the following is the cyclone that hit Andhra Pradesh?


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⇨ Cyclone Jawad hit the Indian states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in 2021.

⇨ Cyclone Tauktae hit southern Gujarat in 2021.

⇨ Cyclon Hikka hit Oman County in 2019.

⇨ Cyclone Yaas (Titled by Oman country) hit West Bengal and adjoining Odisha coasts in May 2021.


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